Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract Registered Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Waco, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 05/26/2025
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN
Job Summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN has advanced knowledge of the cardiopulmonary system to manage and treat patients. Therapists use various scientific methods, therapies, and techniques to optimize patient care and outcomes.
Essential Functions of the Role:
Performs and directs respiratory care services like oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy. Administers inhaled medication, airway clearance, and ventilation. Conducts bedside spirometry as ordered by a patient's physician. Follows established procedures for quality care. Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergencies.
Reviews physician's orders, examines patient's test results, and provides therapy based on the patient's condition. If appropriate, implements approved protocols as directed by the physician.
Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy prioritizing patient needs in a rapidly changing environment.
Instructs patient on using various respiratory care equipment thoroughly and professionally. Assesses patient response to therapy and coaches to improve technique.
Documents all treatments, therapies, and supplies used. Accurately files all corresponding charges. Reports outcomes of therapeutic interventions and makes recommendations as appropriate.
Adheres to established policies, including infection control, isolation, HIPAA, time and attendance, and social media.
Works willingly and professionally with other employees, healthcare professionals and students.
Takes responsibility and initiative to know and complete any professional or technical requirements set by leadership.
Incorporates values continuous quality improvement in all aspects of clinical care, identifying opportunities as appropriate.
Key Success Factors:
General knowledge of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
Must be able to read, write and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate.
Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
General computer skills, including but not limited to data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning and email.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION -
Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
EXPERIENCE -
Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board Respiratory Care.
"We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law."
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About Rang Healthcare
Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.
We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it's for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay